Stunning Strike (Melee)

This article is about the version of the attack made with a weapon. For the unarmed version, see Stunning Strike (Unarmed).

Stunning Strike (Melee) is a Monk weapon action. It allows a monk to attempt to stun a target with a melee weapon attack.

Description

Spend a  Ki Point to deal normal weapon damage and possibly  Stun the target.

Properties

Cost

 Action

Cost on hit

 Ki Point

Damage:

Normal weapon damage

Details

Melee weapon attack roll

CON Save (Weapon action DC)

 Range: Normal weapon range

Condition: Stunned

 Stunned

Duration: 1 turn

Weapon action DC  Constitution saving throw

• Affected creatures cannot move or take  Actions,  Bonus Actions, or  Reactions.
• Affected creatures automatically fail Strength and Dexterity saving throws.
• Removed by Freedom of Movement, Greater Restoration, Unshackling Strike.
• Attack Rolls against affected creatures have Advantage.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 5: Monk

Notes

• The Saving throw for this attack is rolled against the attacker's weapon action DC given by:

Weapon action DC = 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Strength or Dexterity modifier

• The DC in the tooltip incorrectly shows the Spellcasting DC which is determined by the Wisdom modifier instead.